A Heavy Pellet-Based Diet

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Due to their sensitive digestive system, rabbits require lots of fiber in their diet. Therefore, fresh hay should be provided and easily accessible to them at all times. Vegetables should also make up the majority of their diet. A heavy pellet based diet can lead to obesity and digestive problems within your rabbit. If you do not provide your rabbit with a proper diet, they will develop GI Stasis which can potentially kill them. GI Stasis is a condition in which the digestive system slows down or stops completely. Bad bacteria build’s up in the intestines and release gas into the system causing extremely painful bloating and further decreasing a rabbit’s motivation to eat or drink. Baby rabbits 3-4 weeks of age should be fed alfalfa hay as

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